Identify the tenet of multi domain operations that is an outcome created by the concerted employment of capabilities from multiple domains and echelons
Convergence
Mission command
The army’s approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation. Based on Army’s view that war is inherently chaotic and uncertain
Identify the five essential functions of the US Navy’s maritime strategy
Sea control, maritime security, deterence, power projection, sealift
Identify the typical “tailored force packages” of forward deployed maritime forces
Carrier strike group (CSG)
Amphibious group/marine expeditionary units (ARG/MEU)
Surface action groups (SAG)
Expeditionary strike groups (ESG) (SAG + ARG/MEU and supply)
Identify the mission capabilities of carrier based naval aircraft
Strike fighter/tanker, multi-role strike fighter, airborne electronic attack, airborne early warning/airborne command and control, ASW/ASUW/SAR/CSAR, and logistics
Identify how the marine corps organizes for combat
MAGTF. marine air ground task force- convinced arms forces with air ground and logistics under a single commander. Capable of operating as independent units or as part of joint combined task force.
Identify the four basic elements of a MAGTF
Combat element (single headquarters for command. 13ish permanent ones)
Ground combat element
Aviation combat element
Logistics combat element
Identify the different types of MAGTF
MEF: marine expeditionary force unit. Largest. 40-50k. Can maintain fully sustained for 60 days
MEB: marine expeditionary brigade. Brigadier general and staff already imbedded into a MEF CE. 16,500 personnel and can sustain for 30 days.
MEU: marine expeditionary unit. Most responsive but least combat power. Sea based on navy ARG. 2,200 personnel. Continued presence globally.
MEF (FWD): lead echelon for MEF, led by deputy MEF commander. Used in situations where MAGTF has nearly all assets as a full MEF but scaled back due to mission requirements or other restraints.
SPMAGTF: MAGTF temporarily formed to consist a specific mission for which other type would be inappropriate or unavailable. Organized and equipped only to conduct a specific mission. Not the full range of military operations. Could be from a non deploying marfor, or formed on a contingency basis from already deployed MAGTF. (Like for hadr, or neo)
Define mission command for airmen
An approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making for flexibility, initiative, and responsiveness in the accomplishment of commander’s intent. Executed through centralized command, distributed control, and decentralized execution
Identify the organizational structure for Air Force forces (AFFOR) in response to operational tasking
Air expeditionary task force (AETF). …when there is not an existing Air Force structure prepared to accept expeditionary forces. 3 elements: single designated commander, appropriate C2 mechanisms, and tailored and fully supported forces
Identify the theater and sub theater level Air Force components (AFFOR as part is the joint force)
Theater: established an Air Force component at the CCMD/CCDR level, attached with specification of operation control (OPCON) and commanded by a theater COMAFFOR, who the CCDR will normally also designate as the theater JFACC.
Sub theater: 2 different possibilities. A subordinate unified command or a joint task force (JTF). Air Force component at subordinate unified command will be assigned or attached as an AETF (JTF) and will include a COMAFOR prepared to execute as a JFACC over assigned and attached joint forces.
Identify the principle responsibilities of the commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) staff
Provided the JFC a single AF position. Exercises OPCON authority, if delegates from JFC, as well as Service Administrative Control (ADCON) over assigned or attached AFFOR
at theater level, COMAFFOR is assigned the JFACC and has TACON of air forces made available from service commands.
Identify the primary USSOCOM Special Operations Forces components
US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)
Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM)
Air Force Special Ops Command (AFSOC)
Marine Corps Forces Special Ops command (MARSOC)
Identify the purpose of the Theater Special Ops Command (TSOC)
Primary theater SOF organization capable of performing broad and continuous missions uniquely suited for SOF capabilities
TSOC is also primary mechanism by which a CCMD exercises C2 over SOF
Identify the purpose of the JSOTF (joint special ops task force)
More than 1 SOF. formed to carry out specific special ops or prosecute SO in support of a campaign or other ops.
Temporary joint SOF headquarters normally established by the JFC
May have multinational SOF forces- CJSOTF
Describe the 3 assigned missions of the USSF
Protect. Deter. Operate.
Protect the interests of the US in space. Deter aggression in from and to space. Conduct space operations
Space operations command (SpOC)
SpOC is the primary force provider of space forces and capabilities for combatant commanders (CCDR), coalition partners, the joint force, and the nation.
Dual hatted. Serves as USSF’s primary force provider while also serving as USSPACECOM’s space service component
Describe primary function of Theater Air Control System (TACS)
Air Force theater air control system (TACS): the commander of the Air Force forces (COMAFFOR) mechanism for commanding and controlling component air and space power. Consists of airborne and ground elements conduction tailored C2 of air and space ops including air defense (AD), and airspace control.
Describe primary function of Army Air Ground System (AAGS)
The army’s control system for synchronizing, coordinating, and integrating air operations with the commanders scheme of maneuver, or Concept of Operations (CONOPS).
Provides framework for initiating and processing Air Support Requests (AIRSUPREQ), collection requirements, airspace integrating, Army indirect fires, joint fires, air and missile defense (AMD), and exchange of liaisons.
Describe the primary Army Forces (ARFOR) liaison in the joint air ops center (JAOC)
Battlefield coordination detachment (BCD). Represents ARFOR to the supporting air component. Primary interface between the commander army forces (COMARFOR) and JAOC. collocated w JFACC’s senior air ops control agency.
Primary mission is to facilitate the synchronization of air operations with army ground ops through coordination of air support and exchange of operational and intelligence data.
Primary function of Navy Tactical Air Control System (NTACS)
Organizational structure within which the commander of the amphibious force (CAF) executes air operations in the amphibious objective area (AOA)
Describe functions of the navy and amphibious liaison element (NALE)
Primary responsibility is to represent maritime component commander (MCC) and is responsive to the JAOC on matters pertaining to Navy and Marine Amphibious ops. Provides necessary interface for exchange of current operational and intelligence data between components and the JAOC
Primary function of Marine Air Command and Control system (MACCS)
Provides ACE commander with the means to monitor, supervise, and influence the application of Marine aviation in support of MAGTF operations.
Responsibilities of the marine liaison element (MARLE)
MARLE in the JAOC works for the MAGTF commander. (Represents them). Interface between MAGTF and JFACC. Coordinates air support to joint force and air ops in support of MAGTF
